2009-05-26 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Business Improvement District (KVBID) as well as the planned Old Airport park, both of which have expressed their interest in connectivity between the Old Airport and the heart of the Village, and suggested that there might be an opportunity for the Hotel to play a part in the connectivity. Mr. Mooers responded that Mr. Hu is very involved with the KVBID, so they are up to speed on the matter. Action It was moved by Commissioner Coats, and seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to reply to the Planning Director that the Kailua Village Design Commission does not object to the SMA Use Permit application. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with seven ayes (Coats, Herbert, Bleck, Harris-Glade, Kern, Ogin and Ross) and one absent and excused (Au Hoy). Commissioner Harris-Glade at this time suggested that staff look into distributing application materials to the Commissioners digitally from an ecological point of view. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Chair Marone opened the nominations for the officers. Commissioner Herbert nominated Commissioner Harris-Glade for Chairman. Commissioner Coats expressed her interest in serving in an officer position. By casting of ballots, Commissioner Coats and Commissioner Harris-Glade were elected for Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, for term ending December 31, 2009. 2.Assign members and define scope of sign committee discussed at the March 25, 2008 meeting Commissioner Harris-Glade summarized their past discussions on the matter, and mentioned that in light of his understanding that the KVBID is trying to establish their own sign guidelines as part of their district branding project, the scope of this committee should include a liaison function with the KVBID as well as the Kailua Village Special District community. Chair Marone shared her opinion that the scope of the committee should remain within the responsibility of the Commission, which is to be an advisory body to the Planning Director and the Public Works Director. Commissioner Ogin made a suggestion, which was well received by other Commissioners, that the Deputy Planning Director be assigned as a member of this committee for the purpose of having official assistance available to otherwise a volunteer group. Staff informed the Commissioners that the Deputy Planning Director and the Deputy Corporation Counsel are scheduled to th meet with Debbie Baker of the KVBID on May 28, and the result will be reported to the Commission at the next meeting. Chair Marone assigned Commissioner Harris-Glade to spearhead and work with the Deputy Planning Director on this committee matter. It was then agreed that the name of committee be determined and the scope be finalized at the next meeting. 4